CHARLOTTE — Engaged and married couples: You are invited to deepen your connection with God and one another at a day-long conference coming up Saturday, Nov. 19.
The “Together in Holiness” marriage enrichment conference will include talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and the opportunity to receive a marriage blessing.
The Diocese of Charlotte’s new Family Life Office, in partnership with the St. John Paul II Foundation, is hosting the fourth annual event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church, located at 3635 Park Road in Charlotte.
“I invite all married and engaged couples to participate in this wonderful event and reflect on the beautiful vocation and mission of married life,” said Bishop Peter Jugis.
The day will begin with Mass and a marriage blessing by Father Timothy Reid, pastor of St. Ann Parish. He will also give a talk on “The Holy Eucharist: The Source and Summit of Marriage and Family Life.”
Other presentations will include: “The Home as a Sacred Space,” by Charlotte Sacco, program coordinator at the St. John Paul II Foundation; and “The Prayerful Mission of Spouses,” by Steve and Becky Greene, Catholic speakers, authors and co-hosts of the popular podcast “The Catholic Conversation.”
Eucharistic Adoration and time for the sacrament of reconciliation will also be offered.
The diocese’s Family Life Office was created to support and coordinate diocesan apostolates focused on marriage, family and pro-life activities.
Its partner for the conference, the St. John Paul II Foundation, is a national Catholic apostolate proclaiming the Good News about life and family through education and formation. Its “Together in Holiness” program is a comprehensive marriage enrichment initiative that includes this annual, one-day Conference series for couples and a year-round Formation series for couples in parishes, schools and small communities.
“It is my prayer that you and your spouse will attend ‘Together in Holiness’ so that you may learn how your home can become a more prayerful, sacred place – a place where all family members may encounter the Lord in their ordinary, daily lives,” Bishop Jugis said.
— SueAnn Howell
Make plans to attend
Register to attend the “Together in Holiness” conference Nov. 19 online at www.forlifeandfamily/events/th-22-cnc. The cost is for $54 per couple/$35 individual if you register before Oct. 3. After Oct. 3 the cost is $64 per couple/$40 per individual. This includes a box lunch and light afternoon snack. On-site childcare (for ages 2-12) is $5 per child. Full and partial scholarships are available.